Just terrible. I don't know that outlawing certain types of vehicles in certain areas is the answer, but man, what a tragedy.

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY.

This is why I hate/loath night riding so much! This is those panic semi-dreams come to life (no pun intended).

If you're using this tragedy to try and get semi's off the road in downtown, as some are already doing, you're garbage. Period. Her body isn't even cold and they're already trying to use her. Unreal. Some people in this city literally have no shame.

THERE IS A GREEN BOX THERE! They obviously give a false sense of security!!! SO TRAGIC!!!!

My condolances to the family as well.

And though I nearly got hit by a pick-up biking to work last monday, I gotta agree with Chuck.

This is absolutely heartbreaking. Looking at this young woman's eyes, at the life & promise of eye's that had no hint of the horrific & senseless accident to come, tears at the mind & the heart. It is profound & tragic. Please, allow a few days before debating bike vs car laws. For now, it isn't about that. It should be in the future, but, for now, can we just feel the loss of a beautiful & giving spirit?

"Offering condolences isn't going to bring her back. Fighting immediately to make safety improvements may save someone else. "

Not everyone wants to be used to forward a cause. I know I don't.

All traffic should halt at a red light, stop, etc. Traveling, ie; passing on the right, should not be legal for any vehicle on the street. That means no passing when the traffic has stopped. Bikes should have a mandatory helmet law. I wouldn't complain if they made drivers wear them too. Heck, pedestrians too.Fair is fair. This poor girl had no protection in this instance. Larger, better, reflectors and lights, and easy to see riding clothing would help. Motor vehicle drivers need to go back to the law of two and ten. That was, for you youngsters, BOTH hands on the wheel! No eating, smoking, drinking, phoning, texting etc. ever, whilst driving. The type of vehicle is only an excuse to avoid the real problems of riders, pedestrians, and drivers not having the same rules to follow.This was yet another senseless loss of a most valuable person. How many lives have to be destroyed before we address this issue logically? I would go so far as to say that some pathways for bikers need to be , bikes only. For safety for them, and pedestrians alike. Bike riding is a sensible way to travel, as long as the drivers and pedestrians can see, hear, and understand their signals. And, see and hear them prior to running into each other.I have, on a regular basis. bikers mow me down on N.Lombard on the sidewalk. I was injured only once. However, the street is too dangerous for them to ride on. I understand the problem. I would love to see it made safer for all, everywhere. A goal that can, and must be met